Columbus murder suspect in custody following police chase in Harris County

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - A Columbus murder suspect has been taken into custody following a police chase Friday afternoon.

Jamar Pipkins, 23, was taken to the Harris County Jail and will be extradited to the Muscogee County Jail.

The chase began around 1:30 p.m. at mile marker 32 on Interstate 185. Georgia State Patrol started pursuit of a silver sedan that was speeding. Harris County Sheriff's deputies were called to join the pursuit which continued to the southbound exit ramp onto the Mulberry Grove exit.

Pipkins crashed the car into trees and fled the area on foot. Deputies along with the aid of k-9 force chased him to Hart Street. After capturing Pipkins 10 minutes later, officials discovered the car he was driving was stolen at gunpoint from Columbia, SC. Ecstasy pills were also found in the car.

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Charlotte, NC

Chandler Morgan is a Weekend Anchor and Education Reporter at WBTV. Chandler joined the team in December of 2018 originally as an Alert Center Anchor and Reporter coming from Gray sister station WTVM in Columbus, Georgia where she was the Weekend Evening Anchor and weekday reporter for two years.